Isolation

Isolated
By M.L. Newsome (aka LanieM)


Two roses grew side by side in the far corner of a garden

Each was magnificent, beautiful and unique, yet incredibly different from the other.

Together they grew. Their roots soon intertwined, making them inseparable. 

Their brilliant colors, though very diverse,

complimented and enhanced each rose.

They enjoyed being secluded in the farthest part of the garden, assuring they would not  

be seen. Eventually, the isolation took its toll.

Because they chose to be secluded, fearing they might be picked by another,

they were not noticed, but also, not cared for. Eventually, weeds began to grow around  

 the beautiful roses choking out the sunlight.

 Their once vibrant colors faded; one by one each petal withered and fell to the ground.

Time passed; the roses dried up and died- leaving no trace that they were ever there.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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April 4, 2015 at 8:15 PM
MELANIE,,, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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March 31, 2015 at 7:16 PM
Melanie, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends @-> LINDA <-@
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March 30, 2015 at 6:00 PM
WELCOME ENJOY THE SOUP HOPE YOUR STAY IS A MEMORABLE ONE -MATT
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